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1245 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

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Pacific Garden Mission is a homeless shelter in the South Loop section of Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1877, by Colonel George Clarke and his wife, Sarah. It has been nicknamed, "The Old Lighthouse." It is the oldest such shelter in Chicago. According to the PGM website, "Pacific Garden Mission is the oldest, continuously operating rescue mission in the country."Among the converts to Christ from PGM's efforts are the famous evangelists Billy Sunday and Mel Trotter.In 1950, the Mission began production of Unshackled!, a radio dramatic series showcasing conversions to Evangelical Christianity. The show, recorded live at PGM, remains in production today and is translated into seven languages for international distribution.PGM's original location was at 386 S. Clark Street. In 1880, the mission moved to 67 E. Van Buren Street, in a location formerly known as the "Pacific Beer Garden." The current name, "Pacific Garden Mission," was adopted at that time - it was suggested by evangelist D.L. Moody that the name of the former occupant be kept but with the word "Beer" dropped from the name.The Mission moved to 646 S. State Street, in 1923, following a shift in the location of Chicago's Skid Row, just south of The Loop. At that time, the area was known for its hobo jungles and flophouses.

The Chicago Bar Foundation brings Chicago’s legal community together to improve access to justice for people in need and make the legal system more fair and efficient for everyone. The CBF accomplishes this by increasing access to free and affordable legal assistance for people in need, and making the courts and legal system more user-friendly and accessible for people without lawyers. Through grants, advocacy, pro bono and partnerships, the CBF takes a system-wide approach to improving access to justice and focuses on objectives that are best achieved by the legal community working together. More specifically, the CBF works to: • Strengthen our community’s pro bono and legal aid organizations • Enable dedicated lawyers to pursue careers in legal aid • Maximize opportunities for pro bono lawyers to effectively supplement the work of their legal aid counterparts • Make the courts and legal system more user-friendly and accessible for those in need As the charitable arm of The Chicago Bar Association, the CBF’s work is made possible by the generous contributions of thousands of dedicated lawyers and legal professionals, more than 200 law firms and corporations, and many other committed partners. Thanks to that strong support, the CBF awarded over $4.6 million in grants in 2013 and continues to play a lead role in a number of innovative access to justice initiatives. To learn more about the CBF, visit http://chicagobarfoundation.org/

In Illinois, 1 in 10 babies is born too soon. The March of Dimes works to end premature birth and other problems that threaten our babies. We help moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. If something goes wrong, we offer information and comfort to families. We research the reasons why babies are born too soon or very sick and work on preventions. Follow us on instagram: instagram.com/marchofdimesIL

The Lupus Society of Illinois provides programs and services that impact Illinois' lupus community today! Programs and Services Patient education programs and materials Referrals to physicians, community services, resources, and assistance Health educators /navigators available to answer questions and provide medically sound information about lupus Information and updates from local and international lupus medical experts Local events and support groups Newsletters and alerts Living with Lupus grant provides financial assistance for a lupus-related expense to qualifying applicants Our programs and services are accessible via phone, online, and in-person.

Metropolitan Family Services has more than 900 full- and part-time professional staff dedicated to providing quality services to families throughout Chicago, DuPage County, Evanston/ Skokie and the southwest suburbs. Metropolitan serves more than 68,000 families and individuals as diverse as the communities in which they live, with 81% being part of the working poor or lower-middle class.

The Worlds First Service Club Founded by Paul Harris February 23, 1905

PianoForte provides performance opportunities and much-needed exposure to exceptional pianists emerging on the national and international scene, and continues to feature some of Chicago’s favorite and best-known artists in an intimate setting. We facilitate interaction between artists and audience during performances, ensuring that audience members have personal, engaging learning experiences and leave with a heightened appreciation for piano music. We seek high caliber professionals who perform repertoire from Baroque to Contemporary and Jazz and exhibit great variety in our programming. The Foundation broadcasts lunch hour concerts the first Friday of every month on 98.7 WFMT, Chicago's Fine Arts Station, and occasional special broadcasts on 90.9 WDCB, Chicago's only jazz station.

Benefiting the Greater South Loop Association, this lively, colorful festival mirrors the South Loops’ vibrancy, offering something for everyone. BOW features a kid’s area, vendors, fresh roasted corn and sangria. To top it off, revelers will enjoy high quality live tunes!

Meet at The Scout every Tues. night (rain or shine), check-in to keep track of attendance, run at your own pace, then meet back at the pub for free post-run snacks and great drink specials all night. Get fit, make new friends, and raise money for local charities!

MPT II is a 21-story contemporary glass and concrete tower located at 1335 S. Prairie Avenue, just a block from the Museum Campus and scenic lakefront. It was completed in 2003. The amenities of the association includes a beautiful rooftop pool and sundeck, plus an exercise center, 24-hour doorman, and garage parking.

Vision On State is a residential condominium building located in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago.

Welcome to the Chicago Community Darkroom! We are a community-focused darkroom open to people of all skill levels with unlimited, 24-hour access for members. We provide the chemicals and equipment for developing and printing black-and-white film and prints. RATES Memberships: $75 for 30-Day Membership.

HH4H goes into hospitals all over the country, write on our wall if you want us at a hospital near you!

The Center for Book & Paper Arts (CBPA) at Columbia College Chicago is one of the largest and most comprehensive book art facilities in the world. The Center has a large exhibition space where we organize an international triennial of contemporary book and paper art, and inaugurate and host national traveling exhibitions and exhibit student and faculty work. The Center for Book & Paper Arts is home to facilities and studios for the MFA in Book & Paper students, which are also utilized for community classes. It consists of a print facility which includes letterpress and offset, a papermaking studio, a bookbindery, a gallery, a multi-purpose classroom, which is suitable for performance and lectures, a critique room, studio space for artists, a resource room, and offices for the staff. The center also offers a summer residency program, intended to provide an artist time, facilities and assistance to realize a specific project.

Chicago Book Expo 2016 Sunday, November 13, 2016 noon to 5pm Columbia College Chicago, 1104 S. Wabash Chicago, Illinois 60605 Chicago independent publishers will be selling their books, Chicago writers will be talking about their work, and Chicago nonprofits serving writers and publishers will be exhibiting. And it's all free and open to the public! Vendor fees are $50 for a full (6-foot) table and $25 for a half-table; to vend, you must be a local author, publisher, or literary nonprofit. To be put on our list to be notified when author registration is open or for any questions about vending, please contact us at [email protected].

To provide the community and patrons a vehicle through which information and feedback regarding operation and improvement of both the Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens park and Field House, including: * Park programming offerings, quality, and balance for all users * Park maintenance deficiencies and opportunities * Park capital improvements, beautification, and public art opportunities * Park operational resources including staffing, equipment, and operation budget * Concession operation, feedback, improvements or proposed changes * Opportunities for special events, open houses, movies, fairs, and holiday parties * Advocate for the development of partnership programming and community activities such as garden clubs & walks, movies, youth programs, and senior events

Since its inception in 2001, more than 20,000 participants, raising more than $3.5 million net, have converged in Grant Park to get moving against HIV/AIDS. Join the fight with thousands of others to help more than 36 AIDS service organizations! It's never too early to start fundraising. If you need assistance please call (312) 334-0946.